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Defer Application: Pros and Cons

I'm considering deferring my college application for a year due to personal circumstances. Can anyone share the pros and cons of deferring an application? I want to make an informed decision about whe …

2 years ago

Exploring various job options after high school?

Hey all, I'm a junior in high school and I've been thinking a lot about potential careers after graduation. Some of my friends are also considering non-college options. What are some job options to co …

2 years ago

Question about college admission dates

Hey guys! I'm starting to plan my college application timeline and I was wondering if there's a good resource I could use to find the specific admission dates for different colleges? Thanks!

2 years ago

1390 on SAT - Equivalent ACT Score?

Hello! I recently took the SAT and scored a 1390. I'm thinking about giving the ACT a try. Can anyone help me understand what my SAT score might be equivalent to in ACT terms? Much appreciated!

2 years ago

Letters of Recommendation for University of California?

As I'm getting ready to apply to some UC schools, I was wondering if the University of California system requires letters of recommendation. Can anyone please clarify this for me? Thanks!

2 years ago

Davidson College Regular Decision Deadline: What's the Deadline?

I'm interested in applying to Davidson College for regular decision and need to know the application deadline. Does anyone know the exact date? Thanks so much!

2 years ago

Ivy League Acceptance Day?

Hey guys, I was curious if there is a specific day on which Ivy League schools release decisions for regular decision applicants? Any info or advice would be appreciated!

2 years ago

Competitive SAT scores for top colleges?

Hey y'all, I'm a junior trying to figure out a good SAT score range to aim for so I can be competitive at top colleges during application season. Any advice on what kind of scores I should be targetin …

2 years ago

Types of colleges—what are the 4 main ones?

Hey guys! I've been doing some research about colleges and I've noticed there seem to be different types. Can anyone breakdown the 4 main types of colleges? Thanks!

2 years ago

When does University of Miami release their Early Action decisions?

Hey everyone! I applied to University of Miami through their Early Action program and was wondering when they typically release their decisions? Do they have a set date, or is it more of a rolling bas …

2 years ago

Prepping for a college admission interview

I have an upcoming college admission interview and I'm super nervous about it. Can anyone give me some tips or advice on how to prepare? What kinds of questions should I expect?

2 years ago

Current college admissions rates

Hi everyone! I was wondering if there's a reliable source showing up-to-date college admissions rates for top schools? I'd like to better understand my chances and how competitive the process is becom …

2 years ago

Exploring Occupations: What are some careers I should consider?

Hey everyone, I'm currently a junior in high school and starting to think about potential careers I might want to pursue. Could you all share some occupations or fields worth considering? I'm not exac …

2 years ago

Vocational Institutes: pros and cons?

Hey everyone, as I approach my senior year, I'm not sure if a traditional 4-year college is the right path for me. I was wondering if you could share some pros and cons of vocational institutes and wh …

2 years ago

How to Take AP Classes Online?

I want to take some AP classes that my school doesn't offer, but I'm not sure how to enroll in them online. Can anyone give me some guidance on how to find and register for online AP classes, and how …

2 years ago

What's a good composite ACT score?

Hey everyone, I've been researching college admissions and the ACT keeps coming up. I know the ACT has a max score of 36, but what's considered a good composite score for someone applying to competiti …

2 years ago

Dartmouth Regular Decision Date?

Hey everyone! Can someone tell me when the regular decision results come out for Dartmouth? I'm just trying to get an idea of when I'll need to make some important decisions. Thanks!

2 years ago

Dartmouth College Interview: What to Expect?

Hey guys, I recently got an email for a Dartmouth College interview. What should I expect during the interview and how can I best prepare for it? I'm really excited but a little nervous. Thanks!

2 years ago

When Are AP Scores Released?

I recently took a few AP exams and I'm eagerly waiting for my scores. Can anyone tell me when the College Board typically releases AP exam scores?

2 years ago

UIUC's engineering acceptance rate?

Does anyone have any idea about what the acceptance rate is for University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's College of Engineering? I'm quite interested in their engineering program and would love to …

2 years ago
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